Question 1

What is the range of daily protein intake (g)for a female competitive long distance runner weighing 50 kg? Show your calculations.

Accepted Answer

Highly active athletes need more than th

Question 2

Intestinal mucosa proteases (brush border enzymes)break peptides into

Accepted Answer

A) polypeptides. 
B) transport proteins. 
C) actin. 
D) pepsin. 
E) tripeptides,dipeptides,and amino acids. 
A) polypeptides. 
B) transport proteins. 
C) actin. 
D) pepsin. 
E) tripeptides,dipeptides,and amino acids.

Question 3

Which list contains only essential amino acids?

Accepted Answer

A) aspartic acid,alanine,proline 
B) methionine,tyrosine,valine 
C) glycine,serine,arginine 
D) tyrosine,cysteine,alanine 
E) arginine,glutamic acid,glutamine 
A) aspartic acid,alanine,proline 
B) methionine,tyrosine,valine 
C) glycine,serine,arginine 
D) tyrosine,cysteine,alanine 
E) arginine,glutamic acid,glutamine

Question 4

Making certain that nitrogen intake is equal to nitrogen output is appropriate for

Accepted Answer

A) a patient to recover from severe burns. 
B) an inactive elderly individual with muscle atrophy. 
C) a growing toddler. 
D) a woman in the second trimester of pregnancy. 
E) maintenance in a healthy-weight adult. 
A) a patient to recover from severe burns. 
B) an inactive elderly individual with muscle atrophy. 
C) a growing toddler. 
D) a woman in the second trimester of pregnancy. 
E) maintenance in a healthy-weight adult.

Question 5

Which list orders peptides from largest to smallest?

Accepted Answer

A) polypeptides,dipeptides,tripeptides,amino acids 
B) amino acids,polypeptides,tripeptides,dipeptides 
C) polypeptides,tripeptides,dieptides,amino acids 
D) tripeptides,dipeptides,polypeptides,amino acids 
E) tripeptides,amino acids,polypeptides,dipeptides 
A) polypeptides,dipeptides,tripeptides,amino acids 
B) amino acids,polypeptides,tripeptides,dipeptides 
C) polypeptides,tripeptides,dieptides,amino acids 
D) tripeptides,dipeptides,polypeptides,amino acids 
E) tripeptides,amino acids,polypeptides,dipeptides

Question 6

Which food group provides the least amount of protein?

Accepted Answer

A) grain and grain products 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) cooked vegetables 
D) fruits 
E) legumes 
A) grain and grain products 
B) milk and dairy products 
C) cooked vegetables 
D) fruits 
E) legumes

Question 7

How many grams of protein should a healthy50-year-old man weighing 70 kg consume each day? Show your calculations.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that for middle-aged

Question 8

Which is NOT true about a child with kwashiorkor?

Accepted Answer

A) The child's protein requirements are not met. 
B) The child's caloric needs are met. 
C) The child has a plump appearance because of edema. 
D) The child is at higher risk of infections. 
E) The child was breastfed. 
A) The child's protein requirements are not met. 
B) The child's caloric needs are met. 
C) The child has a plump appearance because of edema. 
D) The child is at higher risk of infections. 
E) The child was breastfed.

Question 9

Which contributes high-quality protein with the lowest saturated fat content?

Accepted Answer

A) American cheese 
B) ground beef 
C) skinless baked chicken breast 
D) whole boiled egg 
E) grilled salmon 
A) American cheese 
B) ground beef 
C) skinless baked chicken breast 
D) whole boiled egg 
E) grilled salmon

Question 10

Plant sources such as _____ are considered high-quality protein.

Accepted Answer

A) fruits (avocado,banana) 
B) tofu and quinoa 
C) vegetables 
D) peanuts and tree nuts 
E) enriched white rice 
A) fruits (avocado,banana) 
B) tofu and quinoa 
C) vegetables 
D) peanuts and tree nuts 
E) enriched white rice

Question 11

Which substance is NOT involved in protein digestion?

Accepted Answer

A) pepsin 
B) hydrochloric acid 
C) salivary proteases 
D) amino acid 
E) pancreatic proteases 
A) pepsin 
B) hydrochloric acid 
C) salivary proteases 
D) amino acid 
E) pancreatic proteases

Question 12

Martha―who is 80 years old,weighs 47 kg,and is inactive―is experiencing a loss of appetite and muscle mass.She is not interested in expensive protein supplements or drinks.Determine her protein requirements and come up with a menu plan that she can easily implement to increase her protein intake.

Accepted Answer

Martha, as an 80-year-old woman who is e

Question 13

Which combination provides an example of protein complementation?

Accepted Answer

A) eggs and whole grain toast 
B) rice and mashed potatoes 
C) pasta and bread sticks 
D) peanut butter sandwich 
E) tossed salad with cranberries 
A) eggs and whole grain toast 
B) rice and mashed potatoes 
C) pasta and bread sticks 
D) peanut butter sandwich 
E) tossed salad with cranberries

Question 14

Which individual does not require higher than the recommended 0.8 g per kg of body weight per day protein intake?

Accepted Answer

A) an endurance and strength athlete 
B) a middle-age individual starting a fitness program 
C) a pregnant woman 
D) an elderly individual with muscle atrophy 
E) a patient with a burn injury 
A) an endurance and strength athlete 
B) a middle-age individual starting a fitness program 
C) a pregnant woman 
D) an elderly individual with muscle atrophy 
E) a patient with a burn injury

Question 15

What is the difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus?

Accepted Answer

Kwashiorkor is caused by an inadequate p

Question 16

Pancreatic proteases in the small intestines break polypeptides into

Accepted Answer

A) transport proteins. 
B) amino acids. 
C) proteases. 
D) peptide fragments. 
E) actin. 
A) transport proteins. 
B) amino acids. 
C) proteases. 
D) peptide fragments. 
E) actin.

Question 17

To prevent toxic buildup of ammonia in the body with high protein intake

Accepted Answer

A) the kidneys convert ammonia to the less toxic uric acid. 
B) the kidneys convert ammonia the less toxic urea. 
C) the muscles convert ammonia to urea for use as fuel. 
D) the liver converts ammonia to the less toxic uric aciD. 
E) the liver converts ammonia to the less toxic urea. 
A) the kidneys convert ammonia to the less toxic uric acid. 
B) the kidneys convert ammonia the less toxic urea. 
C) the muscles convert ammonia to urea for use as fuel. 
D) the liver converts ammonia to the less toxic uric aciD. 
E) the liver converts ammonia to the less toxic urea.

Question 18

What happens if the shape of a protein is altered?

Accepted Answer

A) protein function is affected 
B) nutritional value is decreased 
C) nutritional value is increased 
D) the protein is rendered indigestible 
E) caloric value is changed 
A) protein function is affected 
B) nutritional value is decreased 
C) nutritional value is increased 
D) the protein is rendered indigestible 
E) caloric value is changed

Question 19

In transcription,information from DNA is transferred to

Accepted Answer

A) mDNA. 
B) mRNA. 
C) tRNA. 
D) rRNA. 
E) nucleic acids. 
A) mDNA. 
B) mRNA. 
C) tRNA. 
D) rRNA. 
E) nucleic acids.

Question 20

In developed countries,a protein deficiency would most commonly occur in

Accepted Answer

A) a weight lifter who is not taking protein supplements. 
B) a freshman with poor dietary habits. 
C) an child who is allergic to dairy. 
D) an alcoholic who swaps food for alcohol. 
E) an endurance runner who is a vegan. 
A) a weight lifter who is not taking protein supplements. 
B) a freshman with poor dietary habits. 
C) an child who is allergic to dairy. 
D) an alcoholic who swaps food for alcohol. 
E) an endurance runner who is a vegan.

What is the range of daily protein intake (g)for a female competitive long distance runner weighing 50 kg? Show your calculations.

Intestinal mucosa proteases (brush border enzymes)break peptides into

Which list contains only essential amino acids?

Making certain that nitrogen intake is equal to nitrogen output is appropriate for

Which list orders peptides from largest to smallest?

Which food group provides the least amount of protein?

How many grams of protein should a healthy50-year-old man weighing 70 kg consume each day? Show your calculations.

Which is NOT true about a child with kwashiorkor?

Which contributes high-quality protein with the lowest saturated fat content?

Plant sources such as _____ are considered high-quality protein.

Which substance is NOT involved in protein digestion?

Which combination provides an example of protein complementation?

Which individual does not require higher than the recommended 0.8 g per kg of body weight per day protein intake?

What is the difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus?

Pancreatic proteases in the small intestines break polypeptides into

To prevent toxic buildup of ammonia in the body with high protein intake

What happens if the shape of a protein is altered?

In transcription,information from DNA is transferred to

In developed countries,a protein deficiency would most commonly occur in

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Exam 8: Protein

What is the range of daily protein intake (g)for a female competitive long distance runner weighing 50 kg? Show your calculations.

Intestinal mucosa proteases (brush border enzymes)break peptides into

Which list contains only essential amino acids?

Making certain that nitrogen intake is equal to nitrogen output is appropriate for

Which list orders peptides from largest to smallest?

Which food group provides the least amount of protein?

How many grams of protein should a healthy50-year-old man weighing 70 kg consume each day? Show your calculations.

Which is NOT true about a child with kwashiorkor?

Which contributes high-quality protein with the lowest saturated fat content?

Plant sources such as _____ are considered high-quality protein.

Which substance is NOT involved in protein digestion?

Which combination provides an example of protein complementation?

Which individual does not require higher than the recommended 0.8 g per kg of body weight per day protein intake?

What is the difference between kwashiorkor and marasmus?

Pancreatic proteases in the small intestines break polypeptides into

To prevent toxic buildup of ammonia in the body with high protein intake

What happens if the shape of a protein is altered?

In transcription,information from DNA is transferred to

In developed countries,a protein deficiency would most commonly occur in

The Science and Scope of Nutrition

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

Carbohydrates

Nutrition and Diabetes

Lipids

Lipids in Health and Disease

Plant-Based Diets

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Dietary Supplements

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

Energy Balance and Obesity

Fitness and Sports Nutrition

Nutrition for Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and Infancy

Childhood Nutrition

The College Years

Food Safety and Food Security

Healthy Diets

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